SeeMyQuiltFabric yardage calculator
Enter the size of a piece and how many you need. You get the strips to cut and the yardage to buy.
You need1 1/8 yd
- 9 strips cut 4 1/2" wide
- 9 pieces from each strip
- With 10% extra: 1 1/4 yd
How it is calculated
Cut strips across the width of the fabric at the shorter side of the piece, then cut the strips into pieces. The number of pieces per strip is 42" divided by the longer side, rounded down.
Enter cut sizes, including seam allowance.
Questions
How many 5 inch squares are in a yard?
Seven strips of 5" fit in a yard, and each strip gives eight squares: 56 squares.
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